Mnuchin Says Trump Asked Harley-Davidson Not to Move Jobs Abroad

Harley-Davidson Inc. after the motorcycle maker said it would move some production overseas as a result of retaliatory tariffs from the European Union, according to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin. Mnuchin's "sense" was that Harley planned to move some production overseas prior to the tariff announcement, but he hasn't spoken to the company directly, he said Thursday in response to questioning by Representative Maxine Waters in a hearing before the House Financial Services Committee.

Disney princesses topic of heated exchange with star

It all started when conservative YouTuber Ashton Whitty posted a photo of herself wearing a Make America Great Again red cap at Disneyland. Whitty, whose videos include attacks on illegal immigration and Rep. Maxine Waters of California, added that "we need a Disney princess" that supports the Second Amendment, opposes abortion , and is passionate about both free speech and her country.

Scotus Interruptus: a Lifetime Political Appointment, Much Like Being Married To Bill Clinton

Another Supreme Court Justice, slightly right-of-center swing vote Anthony Kennedy, has decided to retire. In a contentious and closely watched Supreme Court vote, the justices decided 5 to 4 to get him an ice cream cake for his retirement party.

The House Returns to Deep Uncertainty Over Both Parties’ Leadership

The House returns from its July Fourth recess this week in a state of remarkable uncertainty, with both Democrats and Republicans facing open questions about their leaders' futures and neither party certain of which will be in control after November's elections. "Sometimes things have to be torn down before they can be built back up," said Representative Brian Higgins, Democrat of New York.

California prosecutor attacks Michelle Obama – and calls for Maxine Waters to be shot

A veteran prosecutor in the San Bernardino County District Attorney's Office is under fire after a series of vulgar posts and comments online called for the shooting of Rep. Maxine Waters as well as attacks on former First Lady Michelle Obama and Mexican immigrants. According to The Sun , Deputy District Attorney Michael Selyem - a 12-year veteran of the DA's office - is facing calls for his dismissal over the comments made on Facebook.

Queen Latifah celebrates with hip-hop legends at Essence

Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams speaks at the 2018 Essence Festival at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on Saturday, July 7, 2018, in New Orleans. Tameka "Tiny" Harris of Xscape performs at the 2018 Essence Festival at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Saturday, July 7, 2018, in New Orleans.

The Democrats’ Socialist Meltdown

The skies over America the Beautiful were filled with fireworks, and the Twittersphere was filled with three Democratic senators blowing themselves up. My U.S. Senator Kamal Harris, Massachusetts's Elizabeth Warren and New York's Kirsten Gillibrand spent their holiday week attacking President Trump in speeches and tweets.

Trump makes stop in Montana to pull for Senate hopeful

In a campaign stop in Montana, President Donald Trump targeted Democrat Jon Tester on Thursday in a bid to get more Republicans elected to the Senate but also to punish the lawmaker he blames for derailing his nominee to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs. Appearing in a state he dominated in 2016, Trump cast Tester as a "liberal Democrat," railing against his voting record on issues like abortion, immigration and taxes.

Poland’s Supreme Court in Disarray After Judges Defy Purge

He is a Member of a Violent White Supremacist Group; So Why is He Working for a Defense Contractor with a Security Clearance? - In partnership with: There likely isn't such a thing as a "typical" violent white extremist in America in 2018. Still, Michael Miselis - a University of California Mueller Taps More Prosecutors to Help With Growing Trump Probe - - Special Counsel Robert Mueller is tapping additional Justice Department resources for help with new legal battles as his year-old investigation of Russian interference with the 2016 election continues to expand.

Is it great to be a worker in the U.S.? Not compared with the rest of …

He is a Member of a Violent White Supremacist Group; So Why is He Working for a Defense Contractor with a Security Clearance? - In partnership with: There likely isn't such a thing as a "typical" violent white extremist in America in 2018. Still, Michael Miselis - a University of California Mueller Taps More Prosecutors to Help With Growing Trump Probe - - Special Counsel Robert Mueller is tapping additional Justice Department resources for help with new legal battles as his year-old investigation of Russian interference with the 2016 election continues to expand.

Maxine Waters’ ‘black women’ supporters blast Chuck Schumer, Nancy Pelosi in letter, demand apology

A group of black women sent a letter this week to the two top Democrats in Congress demanding that they apologize for their veiled criticisms of Rep. Maxine Waters and threatening repercussions at the ballot box in November if they do not. "For Black women, who are the most loyal base of the Democratic Party and the Progressive Movement, Congresswoman Waters is our shero [sic]," declared the letter signed by nearly 200 people, mostly black female academics, activists, local elected officials, political consultants, and religious leaders, along with a few male allies.

President Trump Continues Attacking Maxine Waters After She Cancels Events Over Death Threats

President Donald Trump is continuing his attacks against Maxine Waters, calling the California Democratic representative "crazy" and saying her behavior will "make people flee the Democrats." Crazy Maxine Waters, said by some to be one of the most corrupt people in politics, is rapidly becoming, together with Nancy Pelosi, the FACE of the Democrat Party.

A long tradition: Americans behaving badly to each other

House Financial Services Committee ranking member Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., asks a question of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson, during a hearing Wednesday, June 27, 2018, on Capitol Hill in Washington. House Financial Services Committee ranking member Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., asks a question of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson, during a hearing Wednesday, June 27, 2018, on Capitol Hill in Washington.

Queen is ‘refusing to have knee surgery so she does not miss royal engagements’

Sunday scorcher! Health warnings for tens of millions of Americans as 'relentless' record-breaking temperatures grip the country and are expected to last through the WHOLE holiday week 'I'm never going to move on, especially at this moment in my life': Meghan McCain says she will 'never forgive' Trump for his personal attacks on her father as he battles terminal brain cancer 'Stuttering John' Melendez says that Secret Service pays a visit to his house a day after he was patched through to the President on Air Force One and blames Jared Kushner Parents outraged after celebrity-friendly $45,000-a-year Manhattan school reveals plans to separate children in different classrooms based on race 'You better shoot straight': Defiant congresswoman Maxine Waters responds to people giving her death threats over Trump feud, and warns there is 'nothing like a wounded animal' 'I never really thought it ... (more)